I used to first go on to entertain an audience. But now I go, and this is really true - I go on to have fun with a crowd of my chums.

As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two.

I was in the band as a boy and was taught music and learned to compose.

My comedy is for children from three to 93. You do need a slightly childish sense of humour and if you haven't got that, it's very sad.

I've got one idea I want to do for a film and you know I just enjoy myself doing bits and pieces.

I owe everything to the army.

It was smashing working with Jerry Desmonde, he was a very nice chap.